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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.89, 985.57 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.89, 985.57 and 349.65 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.89 : 985.57 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.89/985.57 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.89x = 985.57 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.89x = 344,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,603.68/657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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